The wind required by shipping to produce its renewable fuels could be hampered after a new report revealed that supply chain issues and turbine operations were major challenges to wind production.
21 November 2023
News
Under-Secretary-General for Policy at the United Nations, and former Director-General of the International Labour Organization, Guy Ryder, shares his thoughts on accelerating the SDGs, combating climate change, negotiating labour conflicts and sustainability in businesses.
23 October 2023
Article
UNCTAD’s latest Review of Maritime Transport predicted a 2.4% growth in maritime trade volume in 2023, recovering from a 0.4% contraction in 2022.
23 October 2023
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The European Commission's (EC) decision to end the Consortia Block Exemption Regulation (CBER) for shipping in April 2024 will not put an end to Vessel Sharing Agreements (VSAs) but industry figures raise uncertainties over costs and administrative complications, which could reshape how VSAs are undertaken.
23 October 2023
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Supply of core components for renewable energy projects could become a major obstacle to the global energy transition and the availability of green fuels for shipping, according to recent analyses.
23 October 2023
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Nuclear power may be becoming technically viable for commercial shipping, but policy frameworks and perhaps even shipowning business models will also have to change.
23 October 2023
Article
Shipping leaders should take note of the way recent transport strike action has occurred and been resolved as workers continue to face high inflation and stagnant wages.
19 September 2023
Article
Demand for shipping is benefiting from a global trend in international relations where nations increase trade with allies, a shift known as friend-shoring.
15 September 2023
News
This month, ICS Leadership Insights takes a look at the progress and roadblocks being faced by wind assisted propulsion systems in the maritime sector.
15 September 2023
Article
Alzbeta Klein, CEO and Director General, International Fertilizer Association, discusses how her industry must balance sometimes competing targets of sustainability and food security
15 September 2023
Article